As the planet heats up, air conditioning is becoming more and more necessary for maintaining quality of life and in some cases life itself. All this cooling comes at a high cost - much of which is another dreaded feedback loop.

Learn More:

https://www.technologyreview.com/2020/09/01/1007762/air-conditioning-grid-blackouts-california-climate-change/

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/aug/29/the-air-conditioning-trap-how-cold-air-is-heating-the-world

https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/23067049/heat-wave-air-conditioning-cooling-india-climate-change

https://www.vox.com/22638093/air-conditioning-worsens-climate-change-ac

https://www.carrier.com/residential/en/us/products/air-conditioners/how-do-air-conditioners-work/#

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